Aston Martin and AMG to Develop New V8 Engines

The agreement will see Aston Martin and AMG develop bespoke V-8 engines for use in Aston Martin’s next generation of cars. In return, AMG parent company Daimler will receive up to five percent non-voting shares in Aston Martin. At the same time, Daimler will receive an observer status on the Aston Martin board.

The best thing that happen to Aston. AMG really know how to make power something that Aston tend to be one step behind the competition.
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It's really sad that Jaguar, once a downmarket Aston Martin, is set to overtake Aston Martin in the near future if the latter doesn't get its act together. Personally, the F-Type is more attractive than the V8 Vantage which is priced significantly higher.

Aston Martin needs to source platforms, considering the current one is ten years old now. Build a new DB11 (that doesn't sound quite right) on the SL-Class platform. The DB9 Volante weighs 4,058 lbs, while the SL550 weighs 3,935 lbs. Not a substantial weight loss, but the SL-Class was engineered to be a convertible only, so it shouldn't be a problem to base a coupe on it. Plus, the SL-Class has to be built to a $100,000 price tag, which isn't a problem for Aston Martin, so it can bring the weight down to 3,700 lbs for the DB11 Coupe. Finally, for the first time, offer the 6.2 V8, rated at around 560 hp. Source the 6.0 V12, which made 671 hp in the SL65 Black Series.

Shorten the SL-Class platform for a new V8 Vantage. Throw in the 6.2 V8, and offer an optional 6.0 V12. Differentiate between the Vantage, and the DB11; don't be scared of making the Vantage a little ugly. The DB11 should retain its graceful lines and classic gran turismo proportions, while the Vantage should look more sporty.

DB11:I really love this car. Even though it's a Maserati, it could really pass off as an Aston as well.

V8 Vantage:It should be an evolution of this. Upright nose and taut muscular styling. It should look the business.

There should also be a DB11 Shooting Brake, with standard AWD and optional 6-speed manual. The lineup would be complete with a new Rapide with one of the V12s, and optional AWD. Based on the S-Class of course.

They've been relying on their looks for quite some time now, they are the prettiest cars out there IMO, but that will only get you so far. Hell in this week's Head to Head to XKR-S GT outperformed the V12 Vantage S.